Amazon's Great Indian Festival and Flipkart's Big Billion Days are set to launch, bringing significant discounts across various product categories. For those eyeing a new 5G smartphone, several models could become highly attractive, potentially dropping below the ₹30,000 price point. These major sales events kick off on October 8th for Flipkart Plus/VIP/Black members and October 7th for Amazon Prime members, with general access following shortly after. This guide highlights seven 5G smartphones worth monitoring as the festive offers go live.
Smartphones to Watch During Festive Sales
Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G
- Currently priced at ₹26,288 on Amazon, this model already fits the budget.
- Features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
- Photography setup includes a 50MP main camera with OIS, complemented by 5MP and 2MP sensors, and a 12MP front camera.
- Powered by a robust 6,000mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy M47 5G
- Available on Flipkart for ₹28,999, also within the target price.
- Boasts a Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
- Equipped with a 50MP primary camera (OIS), along with 5MP and 2MP secondary cameras, and a 12MP selfie camera.
- Comes with a substantial 6,000mAh battery.
POCO X8 5G
- Listed at ₹39,999 on Flipkart, requiring a significant discount to fall under ₹30,000.
- Offers a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
- Powered by a Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset.
- Features 50MP dual rear cameras, a 16MP selfie camera, and a large 9,000mAh battery.
vivo T5 5G
- Also currently priced at ₹39,999 on Flipkart, necessitating a substantial price drop.
- Sports a 6.83-inch 1.5K 144Hz curved AMOLED display.
- Driven by a Dimensity 7500 Turbo processor.
- Includes a 50MP OIS main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, a 32MP front camera, and a 7,050mAh battery with 44W fast charging.
iQOO Z11 5G
- Listed at ₹34,999 on Flipkart, needing a moderate discount.
- Shares similar display specs with the vivo T5: a 6.83-inch 1.5K 144Hz curved AMOLED panel.
- Features the Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset.
- Comes with a 50MP Sony OIS main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, a 32MP selfie camera, and a 7,050mAh battery with 44W charging.
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion 5G
- Priced at ₹34,499 on Amazon, also requiring a decent discount.
- Equipped with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor.
- Features a 6.8-inch 144Hz AMOLED display.
- Houses a 7,000mAh battery with 68W fast charging and a 50MP main camera.
realme P4 Power 5G
- Currently ₹31,824 on Amazon, making it one of the closest to the ₹30,000 mark.
- Features a 6.8-inch 144Hz AMOLED display.
- Powered by a Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset.
- Includes a 50MP OIS main camera, a 16MP selfie camera, an exceptionally large 10,001mAh battery, and 80W fast charging.
Final Considerations for Buyers
While the Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G and Galaxy M47 5G are already within the budget, and the realme P4 Power 5G is very close, other models like the POCO X8 5G, vivo T5 5G, iQOO Z11 5G, and Motorola Edge 70 Fusion 5G will depend heavily on the specific discounts offered during the sales. Prospective buyers should monitor actual sale prices, bank offers, and other promotions closely once the Amazon Great Indian Festival and Flipkart Big Billion Days commence.